Minnesota Letters of Guardianship of Person or Conservatorship of Estate are legal documents used in the state of Minnesota to appoint a guardian or conservator to care for a person or their estate. The letters are issued by a court after a petition is filed and the court determines a need for a guardian or conservator and appoints one. There are two types of Minnesota Letters of Guardianship of Person or Conservatorship of Estate: guardianship of an adult and guardianship of a minor. Guardianship of an adult is typically used when an adult is unable to make decisions and/or take care of themselves due to physical or mental incapacity. The appointed guardian is responsible for making decisions for the adult in accordance with the court-ordered powers granted in the letters. Guardianship of a minor is typically used when a minor needs to be legally represented due to the death or incapacity of their parents. The court-appointed guardian is responsible for making decisions for the minor in accordance with the court-ordered powers granted in the letters. Conservatorship of estate is used when an individual is unable to manage their own financial affairs due to physical or mental incapacity. The court-appointed conservator is responsible for handling the estate in accordance with the court-ordered powers granted in the letters. In all cases, Minnesota Letters of Guardianship of Person or Conservatorship of Estate are issued after a petition is filed with the court and the court determines a need for a guardian or conservator. The appointed guardian or conservator is responsible for making decisions in accordance with the court-ordered powers granted in the letters.